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The 2017 IRONMAN Athletes' Choice Awards

As you plan your 2018 season, who better to consult than your fellow athletes? Our annual athlete surveys tell the story best: using the information we gather from YOU, our community, we are proud to present our top 10 IRONMAN events across a variety of categories. Read on for the places and communities that will get you excited to race this year—whether you're looking for a pristine swim, a memorable post-race party, or a bike course that will leave you drooling.

2. IRONMAN Wisconsin: "IRONMAN Wisconsin can't be beat. The course is beautiful, challenging and rewarding. The spectators are out of this world, and the course design allows for them to travel around to several spots."

3. IRONMAN Hamburg: "The race itself was just fantastic, I loved it. I loved the build up to it and the special feeling coming down the carpet and the individual volunteer who took us to the Athlete Village."

T4. IRONMAN Vichy: "The support on the course was wonderful and I felt like the locals really got behind the event. The passion of the organizers was also evident , and returning for the final finishers was the highlight of the day."

T4. IRONMAN Lake Placid: "I loved the whole atmosphere. The positive energy and excitement was palpable. The volunteers are amazing and the finish line is incredible."

T5. Subaru IRONMAN Mont Tremblant: "Mont-Tremblant was the best venue for a race I have ever been to. I loved it and so did my family. I'll be back next year!"

T5. Subaru IRONMAN Canada: "The best part of the race was the setting of Whistler. It is a staggeringly beautiful course."

8. IRONMAN France: "The ambience and global feel of this race was unparalleled."

9. IRONMAN Arizona: "Amazing atmosphere, spectators, and volunteers who made the day possible."

10. IRONMAN Wales: "The host city and country, atmosphere, and local support is unreal. No event can complete!"

Overall Swim

1. Mazda IRONMAN Cozumel: "Best open water swim I've had in any event. The water was crystal clear, perfect temperatures, and I could see fish swimming."

4. IRONMAN Maryland: "One of the best supported bike courses I have ever been on. The course support was very visible and the staff at the aid stations were very friendly and supportive, and the nutrition was easily accessible."

T7. IRONMAN Wisconsin: "The run loops up State Street really lifted my spirits and Madison is an amazing host city."

T7. IRONMAN Wales: "I felt so safe and looked after by all the outstanding volunteers along the run."

9. IRONMAN Maryland: "I loved the run course for this race. The spacing of the aid stations was fantastic and the fact that we looped downtown Cambridge several times provided much needed energy from the spectators and crowds."

5. IRONMAN Lake Placid: "It was my first IRONMAN experience, and it was everything I expected it to be and more. Every detail was accounted for, and Mike Reilly and the crowd at the end are unforgettable."

6. IRONMAN Malaysia: "The awards dinner was so much fun, and I made so many new international friends."

7. IRONMAN Santa Rosa: "Can you get any better than wine country for a way to celebrate such an accomplishment? I don't think so."

6. IRONMAN Wisconsin: "From day one sign up to crossing the finish line, the organization and support is beyond amazing. Every detail was thought of, making this an absolutely perfect experience for racers and their families. Just awesome."